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Title: Friends in the mountains
Post by: MG1 on February 25, 2011: Hi guys

I've got myself invovled with fund raising group called friends in the mountains. Its been set up by a group of friends that are trying to raise money For the Mourne mountain rescue team, so they can a buy a new jeep as there old one has took a right battering over the years. The first event is tomorrow a charity cycle from Portadown to Newry along Ulster way/Newry canal.

There are going to be alot of events happening, abseil's and a trek of Hadrians wall.

If any of you's want to get invovled let me know and i can pass on your contact details..
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Post by: Kayakgirl on February 25, 2011: Count me in!
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Post by: MikeD on February 26, 2011: Hadrians wall sounds groovy, I'll help out!
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Post by: MG1 on February 28, 2011: If you guys wanna pm me your details i'll forward them.

The cycle on saturday was tight going 40 miles is harder than it sounds.
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Post by: LandyLiam on February 28, 2011: i'd be interested in any local events, details pm'd
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Post by: MG1 on February 28, 2011: Good man Liam
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Post by: Scribble on February 28, 2011: Quote from: LandyLiam on February 28, 2011
i'd be interested in any local events, details pm'd

Ditto ;)
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Post by: LandyLiam on May 18, 2011: next event

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Charity Abseil for Mourne Mountain Rescue Team

26 June · 10:30 - 13:30

From the Viaduct in Dromore, Co. Down

Fancy an abseil with a difference!! Why not help raise funds for the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team by abseiling down the Viaduct in Dromore. For more details/sponsor forms please email kathydawson(AT)tiscali.co.uk. The abseil will take place on Sunday 26th June 2011. Book now to avoid disappointment! Registration fee £30.00 + suggested min sponsorship of £100 per person. (Or whatever you can get - it all counts!)
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Post by: Scribble on May 18, 2011: Are you for doing that Liam ?
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Post by: LandyLiam on May 23, 2011: can't make it out myself unfortunatley

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/mmrtposterabseiling.jpg)
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Post by: LandyLiam on May 23, 2011: for some reason i've been getting my months mixed up and thought i couldn't go, as i've now realised this is next month i hope to have a crack at this

i think this is the location
but i reckon we'll be going down a little slower ;D
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Post by: MG1 on May 24, 2011: I can't go to this one either its Lisa 's birthday. I've only managed to do the Newry tow path cycle. The dates never seem to suit me. I'll have to try and get to the next one. :-[
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Post by: LandyLiam on June 25, 2011: Just a reminder that the abseil is on tomorrow at noon

also MMRT will be at Cotswolds on Boucher Road Belfast on sat 2nd July
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Activities on the day
• Mountain Rescue team will be on hand to
give advice about hill safety and to answer
any questions you have about the hills.

• A competition in store where you can win
a place on the teams ‘Mountain Rescue
First Aid Course’
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Post by: LandyLiam on July 10, 2011: next event

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The inaugural 'Mourne Car & Truck Show' is taking place on Saturday 23rd July 2011. Mark this date in your diary. If you are the owner of a truck, vintage car, supercar, bike, trike or other vehicle of distinction and would like to show it at this event please get in touch. This is set to be a great family day out for everyone. All funds in aid of Mourne MRT.

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/255758_232496083431421_181976931816670_1135102_6171005_n.jpg)

latest news
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Stop press!! We have a formula1 car attending the forthcoming truck and car show on Saturday 23rd July. Make sure you drop by, have a look, and try for the fastest lap around the various f1 racing tracks.
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Post by: LandyLiam on July 20, 2011: bump

starts this saturday at 10am
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Post by: Spud on July 20, 2011: Quote from: LandyLiam on July 20, 2011
bump

starts this saturday at 10am
thanks for the reminder Liam I might call in on the way back from doan!